Teddy Swims’ Dubai concert sells out — fans snap up tickets in record time

Dubai can’t seem to get enough of Teddy Swims. The Grammy-nominated vocalist is set to make his much-anticipated Dubai debut with a sold-out performance at Coca-Cola Arena on Saturday, 22 November 2025—a milestone that firmly places him among this season’s most in-demand international acts.

Tickets vanished in record time, making the concert one of All Things Live Middle East’s fastest-selling arena shows to date. And it’s easy to see why: Swims’ raspy, heart-on-sleeve vocals and soulful pop anthems—like “Lose Control,” “The Door,” and “Bad Dreams”—have earned him a global fanbase who connect deeply with his raw honesty.

Opening the evening is Dubai-based singer-songwriter Jay Abo, known for lues, pop, and electronica wrapped in emotionally rich storytelling. Backed by his four-piece band, Abo’s performance is expected to set an intimate, heartfelt tone before Swims takes over. "Supporting homegrown talent isn’t just something we believe in – it’s central to what we do,” says Thomas Ovesen, CEO of All Things Live Middle East.

Fans lucky enough to snag Fan Pit or Regular Standing tickets can also experience the official Pre-Show Fan Party, headlined by Casa Vince, the Emirati-Palestinian R&B artist making waves across the region. His sultry, nostalgic sound—mixing slow jams with Arabic instrumentals—will set the mood for a night of soul and rhythm.

With his signature tattoos, oice, and open-hearted performances, Teddy Swims promises to bring something rare to the pop and R&B scene: vulnerability. As Ovesen puts it, “He’s one of those artists who sounds even better live than on record, with this rare ability to connect with people through his music in a way that’s raw, emotional, and real.”